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Christus
Corner
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Or log-on to our website: www.christuschurch.org
and click on the DONATE page.
Rev. Doug Holz, for continued blessings for his leadership as our dean of
the Appleton Conference of the East Central Synod of Wisconsin.
Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, for continued blessings for our
partner in ministry as they teach and prepare our leaders to share the Good
News of Jesus Christ to all people.
Trinity Lutheran Church, New London, for continued blessings for our part-
ner in ministry as they share the Good News of Jesus Christ to all people.
Sunday Volunteer Schedule
Everyone Is Welcome!
Dec. 18-24: Zach & Harley Juadis
Dec. 25-31 Gary Bekx
News About God’s People
December 17, 2017
3rd Sunday of Advent
Sunday School Christmas Program: Emoji Christmas
Thought For The Week:
Third Week of Advent: Peace
This Sunday marks the third Sunday in the
season of Advent. This week’s theme is Peace.
As we enter into this final week before the
celebration of Christ’s birth next Sunday, we
remember one of the titles the prophet Isaiah
gave to the promised Messiah was “Prince of
Peace.” In a world filled with too much war and
violence, we yearn for the time when Christ will
return and his reign of peace will finally take hold.
In the meantime, we seek to be peacemakers in
whatever way we can. This week, watch for ways
you can be a peacemaker in your own corner of
the world. Perhaps it is by helping two friends or
coworkers make amends or by seeking to defuse
a tense situation with a gentle word of
compassion. Above all, pray for the peace that
passes all understanding, the peace only Christ
the Lord can bring.
“For a child has been born for us, a son given to
us…and he is named Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God,
Everlasting
Father, Prince
of Peace.”
(Isaiah 9:6,
NRSV)
Special Prayers For:
Kerry Marcks uncle, Ed, who will be undergoing a
PET scan to determine if he has cancer.
Shepherd of the Hills, Greenville, for continued
blessings for our partner in ministry as they teach
and prepare our leaders to share the Good News of
Jesus Christ to all people.
Announcements:
Christmas Eve Worship Services:
4pm, family; 6pm, contemporary; 8pm, candlelight
All services serve communion.
No Morning Worship this day.
Christmas Day
Worship Service:
9:30am,
with communion.
Dec. 17 8:30 am Service 10:35 am Service
Greeters:
Altar Care:
Multimedia:
Ushers:
Reader:
Comm Dist 1:
2:
Hospitality:
Power Point:
Nursery:
Lynn & Brice Richardson
No Communion
Patti Ruhle
Robin & Barb Krause Family
Children’s Christmas Program
No Communion
No Communion
Patti Ruhle
Jarrod Osborn
Lauren Mertz (8:15–11:45 am)
Jim & Carrie Bolssen
No Communion
Kelly Taube
Tom & Laura Mischka
Children’s Christmas Program
No Communion
No Communion
Michels Family
Attendance Last Week: 8:30am: 139 10:35am: 64
Snow Shoveling
Jan. 1-7 : Gary Bekx
Jan. 8-14 : Jim Becker
Jan. 15-21: Jordan Ryder
Jan. 22-28: Robin & Cole Krause
Jan. 29-Feb. 4: Jim Borowski
Feb. 5-11:
Feb. 12-18:
Feb. 19-25:
Feb. 26-Mar. 4: Mashlan Family
Mar. 5-11 Robin & Cole Krause
Mar. 12-18: Jim Borowski
Mar. 19-25: Mashlan Family
Mar. 26-Apr. 1: Jim Becker
Apr. 2-8:
Apr. 9-15:
Please see the Kiosk to Sign Up to Volunteer for
Christmas Eve/Day and New Year’s Eve Worship!
General Fund Activity
Thru 11/30/17: 2017 Actual 2016 Actual 2017 Budget
Income - contribution $311,209 $319,525 $326,500
Income - designated $34,254 $36,436 $31,873
Income - Scrip $7,377 $9,036 $9,800
Income - other $9,272 $17,306 $11,845
Expense $413,140 $388,843 $385,934
Surplus (Shortfall) ($51,028) ($6,540) ($5,916)
*Please note: $20,000
of the shortfall is due to
HWY 15 expenses.*
Welcome To Our Guests
Good morning, and may God bless your
worship with us today! Nursery care is
available for infants through kindergarten,
8:20am until after the late service. Please
join us for refreshments and fellowship
following worship. Before you leave today,
please fill out a visitor information card,
found in your pew, and drop it off in the
offering basket. Also, stop by our
Welcome Desk to pick up a welcome bag.
Holy Communion will NOT be celebrated
today.
Christus is equipped with hearing-assistance
devices. If you would like a device, please
see an usher.
Thank you, and please come and worship
with us often!
Sunday Worship Services:
8:30 am - Traditional & 10:35 am - Contemporary
Phone: 920-757-7775
Office Hours: Mon - Thurs, 8 am - 3 pm
Pastor: Jen Christenson
Emails:
Office: [email protected]
Pastor: [email protected]
Christine: [email protected]
Melissa: [email protected]
Bruce: [email protected]
Website: www.christuschurch.org
Facebook: Christus Lutheran Church- Greenville, WI
Fast Facts:
Christmas Service Volunteers: Christmas is
fast approaching, please make sure to check
out the Kiosk for your chance to volunteer to
help with the Christmas services.
Christmas Caroling: TODAY, we will be @
Kindred Hearts, 4-4:30pm & Living Tree
Estates, 4:45-5:15pm. Please meet here @
3:45pm & we can carpool. Afterward we will
go to the StoneYard for some fellowship. All
ages are welcome to join in the spirit-lifting fun.
Sign up on the Kiosk or talk to Bruce.
December 31st
Service: Please note there is
only 1 service @ 9:30am this particular
Sunday, with NO communion. Please sign up
on the Kiosk to help with this service.
December 31st
Hospitality: After service, we
will have a hospitality cookie/treat Pot Luck!
Funeral Coordinator Needed: If interested,
please contact Melissa Prochnow to receive
info regarding the coordinator duties. Thanks!
News and Notes:
Adult Education: Sunday mornings, 9:40am in
The Center, no registration is needed.
Dec 17, 24, 31: Open Sundays. Adult
Education will resume Jan 7.
Pub Theology: Meets on the 1st
& 3rd
Mon of
the month @ 6:30pm (5:30pm for food &
drink) @ the StoneYard. There will be no
meeting Dec 18, & due to the holidays,
meetings for Jan will be the 8 & 22. We’ll
begin the new book, “Creed: What Christians
Believe and Why,” by Adam Hamilton,
exploring the Apostles’ Creed. Meetings will
resume the normal schedule in Feb.
New Member Class: New member classes are
scheduled for Jan 23 & 30, 6-7:30pm, with
reception Feb 11 @ worship. Please contact
Melissa to register, or sign-up online, @
www.christuschurch.org and click on New
Member Registration. Help spread the word!
Christus Sowers: We are taking a break until
Spring, then we will regroup & decide what to
do. If you are interested in joining, contact
Carol Hoewisch, @ 540-4141.
Scrip News: Today is the last day to purchase
Scrip gift cards before Christmas. If you have
last minute shopping to do, please consider
purchasing Scrip from Christus today to make
your shopping easier, quicker and a great way
to give back to Christus! Or better yet, give the
gift of a Scrip gift card this Christmas season.
No need to battle the crowds at the mall! Just
stop and visit our Scrip table for all your last
minute shopping needs.
Furnace Update: During our annual
maintenance check we learned one of the
furnaces that heats the Sanctuary is no longer
functioning. This furnace will need to be
replaced in the near future at an estimated
cost of $3000 - $4000.
Monthly Food Drive: The next Hortonville Community Food Pantry food drive is June 5. Items of need for June are: Laundry Jam/Jelly (small, plastic), Canned Fruit & Hamburger Helper. Please
place your donations in the shopping cart located in the Gathering Area. Thank you for your help! These donations go directly to families in need, right in our own communities.
Monthly Food Drive: The next Hortonville Community Food Pantry food drive is Aug 6. Please remember only sealed, unopened items can be distributed.
Congregation Council: Minutes for the Congregation Council meetings are on the Christus website & Kiosk.
Blood Drive: Mark your calendars! The next blood drive is scheduled for Jan 17. Sign up on the Kiosk, call or email Melissa, or sign up online @ www.communityblood.com. Be sure to choose
Christus as your donation site for your chance to SAVE A LIFE!
Blood Drive: The Community Blood Center blood drive is today. If you didn’t get a chance to sign up, please consider dropping in for your chance to save a life. You never know when you or some-
one you love may be on the receiving end of life-giving blood. Walk-ins are welcome.
Blood Drive: Mark your calendars! The next blood drive is scheduled at Christus on Mar 12. Sign up on the Kiosk.
Blood Drive: Mark your calendars! The next blood drive is scheduled at Faith Community United Methodist Church, May 7, 7:30am-Noon .Sign up on the Kiosk.
Kwik Trip Scrip: How many of you stop at Kwik Trip on your way home to pick up a gallon of milk, a frozen pizza for dinner or a loaf of bread for tomorrow’s sandwich? If you make your in-store pur-
chases with a Kwik Trip scrip card purchased from Christus, you will earn an additional 9% rebate for your church. Kwik Trip pays a rebate of 4% on every scrip card you purchase. But if you buy
items from within their store, Christus will earn an additional 9% on those purchases FOR A TOTAL REBATE OF 13%. The Kwik Trip cash register system automatically recognizes your gift card
was purchased at Christus, and will generate the additional rebate. Just another easy way to give back to Christus using the scrip program.
Kwik Trip Scrip: Make your in-store purchases with a Kwik Trip scrip card from Christus, to earn an additional 9% rebate for Christus, for a total rebate of 13%! The Kwik Trip cash register system
recognizes your gift card from Christus & generates additional rebates.
Scrip Update: Good news from Gilbert’s Sentry in Hortonville. Their Scrip is now available in $50 plastic cards. In the past ,Gilbert’s paper certificates were inconvenient to use because they couldn’t
offer change and you weren’t able to carry a balance on the paper certificate. Thanks to Gilbert’s for solving this problem for Christus Scrip users.
Daytimers’ Pot-Luck Luncheon: The next Daytimers’ Pot-Luck is Wed, Sept 10 @ 11:45am. Stop in with a dish to pass and a friend, if you wish, and join other Christian-minded friends. Pot-luck is
open to everyone. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Kitchen: If you happen to be in the kitchen and notice, or use up, something running low that we normally keep on hand, please help us by marking it on the list on the refrigerator in the kitchen.
Order of Service: If you are unable to see the multimedia screen, there are printed copies of the Order of Service on the nametag table.. Feel free to take a copy or ask the usher for one.
Name Tags: Please remember when you worship to stop at the name-tag table and put a name tag on. This builds community and helps out our guests. Thank you.
Blue Bags: Just outside the Sanctuary doors, you will find a tree filled with blue bags. Inside the bags are paper, crayons, little toys and trinkets to keep little hands and brains busy during worship
services. Instead of using the offering envelopes or visitors information cards, please utilize the supplies in the blue bags.
Church Office: If you have anything you need to leave in the church office, it would be appreciated that you place it in the basket provided on the church office desk. Also, you are welcome to borrow
items from the church office, but please return items you may have borrowed where you found them. Thank you!
Office Help: Thank you to everyone who has offered their help in the office. It is appreciated so much! Anyone who finds time in their day on Fri mornings or early afternoons, please feel free to call
the office Thurs or Fri morning and check if help is needed, as Fri is generally when the most help is needed. If you find yourself with extra time on a Friday and are willing to volunteer, we would
love to accept your help. THANK YOU!
Church Office: Anyone who has anything to leave in the church office, it would be appreciated you place it in the basket provided on the church office desk.
Church Office Summer Hours have begun. They are: Mon-Thurs, 8am-3pm; Fri, please call to ensure someone is in the office.
Church Office Summer Hours: May 28-Sept 1, the church office hours are Mon—Thurs, 8am-3pm. Please call ahead for Friday hours.
Adult Education: Sunday mornings, 9:40 am in The Center, no registration is needed. Sept 18, 25 & Oct 2: “The Wired Word.” This study applies the Bible to current events, and relates Scripture
passages to today’s current headlines. Oct 9: “Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers.” Come hear the ADRC services supervisor speak on where individuals may obtain unbiased resource information
related to aging or living with a disability.
Adult Education: “The Wired Word.” Applies the Bible to current events, and relates Scripture passages to today’s current headlines. Join us @ 9:40am today in The Center.
Adult Education: All adult education classes are held in The Center @ 9:40am, unless otherwise noted. You DO NOT have to attend each week, or register, to participate. Come one week, or every
week! May 15: Get more information about the upcoming Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Build. May 22: Learn about the Outagamie County Mentoring Program. April 3: “The Wired Word” Applies
the Bible to current events, and relates Scripture passages to today’s current headlines. Sept 13: Open Sunday. Come in and enjoy fellowship and conversation in the cozy setting of The Center.
Coffee Cans: We are again collecting wide-mouthed, plastic coffee cans. The collection box is under the coatrack next to the kitchen.
Book Study: Join us April 26, 6:30-8pm, at Christus, for a study of the book, “In the Grip of Grace,” by Max Lucado, using the book of Romans as a reference. Can anything separate us from God's
love? Does He really love us, no matter what? How does He feel about me when I snap at anything that moves? When I've failed as a parent? When my thoughts are gutter-level? When my tongue
is sharp? Have I drifted too far? Waited too long? Slipped too much? The answer is found in one of life's sweetest words-grace. Sign up on the Kiosk by April 24.
Christus Cleaning Position: Christus is seeking someone to clean the church. Hours vary between 15-20 hours/month. This is a paid position. See Pastor Jen if interested. Application deadline is
Mar 28.
Prayer Group/Christus Corner: Did you know Christus has both a Prayer Group that is confidential, as well as prayers printed on the bulletin front page, “Christus Corner?” If you have a prayer of
celebration or concern, please contact the office and let us know if you would like your prayer sent to the Prayer Group (anyone can be prayed for here), and/or Christus Corner (please, due to
space, reserve Christus Corner prayers for members and their family members).
Cinnamon Bun Sunday!: Once a month through May, beginning Jan 11, you will be able to purchase mouth-watering, gooey cinnamon buns on Sunday mornings.
Cinnamon Bun Sunday: Today is Cinnamon Bun Sunday! Purchase mouth-watering, gooey cinnamon buns. Proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity.
Cinnamon Bun Sunday!: Once a month beginning TODAY through May, you will be able to purchase mouth-watering, gooey cinnamon buns on Sunday mornings. Proceeds will go to Habitat for
Humanity.
Tuesday Afternoon Ladies’ Bible Study: Twice a month on the 2nd
& 4th
Tues of each month, @ 1:30pm, we offer an afternoon Bible study for the ladies. If you’re available Tuesday afternoons,
come check us out! No registration needed. Contact Karen Walter with any questions, @ 836-3167.
Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study: Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study, led by Pastor Jen, meets every Wed @ 9:30am. All women are welcome to attend, and no registration
necessary.
Wednesday Women’s Bible Study: The Wednesday Women’s Bible Study is working through a 6-week study titled, “Christianity and World Religions: Wrestling with Questions People Ask.” The
study examines the basic beliefs of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism, as well as how they are similar to and differ from our own Christian beliefs. No need to sign up, just come! The group
meets at 9:30am each Wed in The Center.
Pub Theology: Every 1st
& 3rd
Mon of the month @ 6:30pm @ the StoneYard. Enjoy fellowship, conversation, and drinks with other Christians. The group is currently studying the book, “The Sto-
ry of Christianity, Volume II, The Reformation to the Present,” by Justo L Gonzalez. Arrive @ 5:30pm for a fellowship meal beforehand. Check it out! Bring a friend. All are welcome.
Pub Theology: Every 1st
& 3rd
Mon of the month @ 6:30pm @ the StoneYard. Enjoy fellowship, conversation, and drinks with other Christians. The group is currently studying the book, “The Sto-
ry of Christianity, Volume II, The Reformation to the Present,” by Justo L Gonzalez. Arrive @ 5:30pm for a fellowship meal beforehand. Check it out! Bring a friend. All are welcome.
Pub Theology: Meets on the 1st
& 3rd
Mon of the month, @ 6:30pm @ the StoneYard. We will continue to discuss the book, “The Story of Christianity, Volume II, The Reformation to the Present.”
We will discuss 1-3 chapters of 38 total.
Minglin’ Moms: Minglin’ Moms meets here every Tues morning @ 9am. All caregivers and children are welcome, and snacks and coffee are provided.
Minglin’ Moms: Minglin’ Moms meets every Tues. This week, the group will be in Sherwood at the splashpad at Wanick Choute Park @ 9am. All caregivers and children are welcome. See the kiosk
for future field trip locations and times! Due to VBS, there will be no Minglin’ Moms Aug 12.
Christus Ladies’ Night Out: Ladies’ Night Out now meets on randomly selected dates throughout the year. The next gathering will be Sat, Aug 19 @ 6pm @ the Melting Pot. Sign up on the Kiosk.
Come for dinner, drinks, or an appetizer, but surely come for some good times with other Christian women.
Annual Giving Statements have been sent out via email, or US Mail if we do not have your email address or if you do not have email. Please contact the office if you do not receive yours.
Annual Treasurer’s Report: The Christus 2015 Annual Treasurer’s Report is now available on the name-tag table.
Annual Congregational Meeting—Part II: The Annual Congregational Meeting—Part II will be held between services, Feb 5 in the Sanctuary. This will cover the Treasurer’s Annual Report, so
please make every effort to attend this very important meeting.
Chili Cook-Off: On Oct 26 after 2nd service, come prepared to serve up samplings of your best home made chili and have the distinction of having this years Best Chili! Please sign up on the Kiosk.
Making chili not your thing? Come prepared to try some of Christus’ best chili creations and vote for your favorite one.
Chili Cook-Off: Today after 2nd service, make sure to stay and try some of Christus’ best chili creations and vote for your favorite one.
Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive: There is a collection box for hygiene items in the Gathering Area Feb 19-March 12. Help stock the personal hygiene shelves of our local crisis centers. Items
needed include: hair care, deodorant, dental care, lotion, laundry detergent, garbage bags, paper towels, soap, cleaning supplies, feminine needs, bathroom tissue, diapers/baby care.
Silent Auction: The Annual Silent Auction is Feb 11-12. Items should be new or very gently used. Prearranged baskets are very helpful. Proceeds go to Youth Ministries. Contact Christine Loppnow
with questions.
Christioso’s Dinner and Show: Feb 14. A great Italian meal and great waitstaff! $10/person. 5pm & 6pm seating times; show at 7pm. Reserve your table today by signing up on the Kiosk.
Talent/No Talent Show: Feb 14 @ 7pm. Maybe you can sing, maybe you play an instrument, maybe you act, dance or do comedy. Maybe you have a stupid human trick you would like to share. All
ages are welcome, including children and adults. The more the better. Bruce is willing to accompany any singers or instrumentalists. Sign up on the Kiosk.
Road Rally: Join your friends at Christus in the 5th annual Road Rally! On Mar 11 @ 3pm, meet at Christus and follow the clues to the after party. $20/person includes dinner and prizes. Get your
team together today and sign up on the Kiosk.
Community Clothes Closet: Christus will once again be collecting gently used clothing for the Community Clothes Closet Mar 19-Ap 2.
Ash Wednesday: Hard to believe, but Ash Wednesday and Lent are right around the corner! Join us for Ash Wednesday service, on Mar 1, @ 7 pm.
Ash Wednesday: Melissa is looking for volunteers for Ash Wednesday service on Mar 1, @ 7 pm. Sign up on the Kiosk.
Lent Services: Join us for Lent services beginning Feb 17. We will alternate for Lent worship services starting at noon, then 6:45 pm the following week, and so on, through March 16.
Holy Week & Easter Services:
Services for Holy Week & Easter, Ap 9-16:
Palm Sunday, 8:30 am & 10:35 am;
Maundy Thursday, 7 pm;
Good Friday, 7 pm;
Easter Sunday, 7am, 8:30 am & 10:35 am. Please sign up on the Kiosk to volunteer.
Easter Egg Hunt: Christus is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt April 5, @ 10am. This hunt is open to children age 0-middle school. Eggs are colored-coded for age, so all children will have an opportunity
to go home with a basket of goodies. If your family is interested, please sign up on the kiosk. Invite your friends!
Easter Breakfast: Christus is hosting Easter Breakfast from 7:30-11 am. Eggs, bacon, ham, sausages, pancakes, fruit, pastries, and more will be available. Open to all. Come celebrate the resurrec-
tion of our Savior, Jesus Christ!
Easter Breakfast: Served today from 7:30am-11am. Eggs, bacon, ham, sausages, pancakes, fruit, pastries, and more will be available. Open to all.
Easter Lilies & Hydrangeas will be available to purchase beginning March 5. You will be able to order lilies & hydrangeas to help make the Sanctuary beautiful for Easter. Watch for the order forms
beginning next week.
Easter Lilies & Hydrangeas: Christus is again offering Lilies & Hydrangeas for sale to make the Sanctuary beautiful for Easter. To order your choice of lily ($13.50) or hydrangea plant ($9.50), watch
for an order form on the name-tag table. Sales end Ap 2.
Easter Lilies & Hydrangeas: Please be sure to pick up your Easter lilies & hydrangeas as soon as possible after the 10:35 worship service today. Hydrangeas need daily watering and to be kept
away from direct sunlight & heating vents.
Christus Movie Night: Join us Feb 27 @ 6 pm for another family movie night! We will be showing the movie, Inside Out. Popcorn and lemonade provided. Feel free to bring drinks & snacks. Parents
MUST accompany their children.
Youth Pizza Sales: Order pizzas by Mar 8. Order forms are in the Gathering Area. Pizzas will be ready for pick up on Mar 18, 4-6pm, or Mar 19 when you worship.
Youth Pizza Sales: Pizzas will be ready for pick up on Sat, Mar 18, 4-6pm, or Mar 19 when you come to worship.
All-Original Music Sunday: May 8 is the 6th annual all-original music celebration. We’re seeking individuals to create original lyrics and/or music to be used during our worship. New poetry submit-
ted will be transformed into songs by adding a melody and harmonies. Contact music director, Bruce Koestner, for more information.
Indoor Spring Cleaning: Join us April 9 at 9am for some spring cleaning! On this day, we'll work on the interior of the church building. All help is appreciated! Light snacks provided. Sign up on the
Kiosk or contact Dawn O'Dell for more information.
Day of Pentecost: This day became significant for Christians because 7 weeks after the resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit was poured out on the first followers of Christ, thus empowering them
for their mission, and gathering them together as a church. Essentially, the birthday of the church! Be sure to wear red, yellow yellow or orange to worship on Sunday, June 4.
God’s Green Acres (GGA): Your surroundings set the mood on your way to worship. We have beautiful grounds here at Christus, but it takes a lot of work to keep it all looking nice. GGA meets eve-
ry Tues evening-Oct @ 4:30pm, but anytime you can arrive will work. Families are welcome. YOUTH: It’s a great opportunity to earn service hours, too! Sign up on the Kiosk to reserve your
week.
God’s Green Acres (GGA): GGA continues every Tues-Oct 13 @ 4:30pm, but anytime you can arrive will work. Sign up on the Kiosk to reserve your week.
God’s Green Acres (GGA): Your surroundings set the mood on your way to worship. We have beautiful grounds here at Christus, but it takes a lot of work to keep it all looking nice. GGA begins
May 2, and continues every Tues evening-Oct @ 4:30pm, but anytime you can arrive will work. Families are welcome. YOUTH: It’s a great opportunity to earn service hours, too! Please sign
up on the Kiosk to reserve your week.
Paint & Sip: Ladies 21+ are invited to this event @ Christus. $35 includes all your supplies needed to paint your own masterpiece, and a glass of wine. Sat, May 14, 2pm. See the Kiosk for more
information and to find out how to sign up.
Adopt-A-Highway: Stop by Christus on Sat, May 14 @ 8:30am, to help clean up our stretch of Highway 15. Sign up on the Kiosk.
Plant/Flower Sale: Once again, the youth are selling plants & flowers to benefit youth missions & programming. Order forms on the Kiosk; due Apr 28 for May 13 pick up.
Plant/Flower Sale: If you haven’t already picked up your plants/flowers, please be sure to pick them up today.
Recognition of Graduates: At worship on May 22, we will be recognizing high school or college graduates. If you know a graduate, please let Christine know the graduate’s name and future plans.
Outdoor Spring Cleaning: Let’s get Christus’ Great Outdoors back in shape! Apr 29, 8-11am. Sign up on the Kiosk, or speak with Jim Borowski. Light snacks provided.
Ice Cream Social: Join us Aug 14, after each service, for an ice cream social.
Summer Worship: May 28-Sept 10, Christus is holding ONE Sunday service for the summer at 9 am. This service will be a blend of our traditional & contemporary worship services.
S’mores Worship Services: June 14, July 12 & Aug 9 @ 6:30 pm, join us for a S’mores Worship. Bring your lawn chair & join us @ the fire pit! After worship, stick around & roast S’mores! Bring
your roasting stick, we’ll provide the rest. No stick? It’s ok, we’ll share.
Church Softball League: The co-ed softball league starts June 21! See the Kiosk for more details and to sign up for the team. Or, just come on by to cheer Christus on!
Church Softball League: The co-ed softball league plays at Greenville Community Park and begins tonight @ 5pm! See the Kiosk for the team schedule, then come on by to cheer Christus on!
Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Join us Sat, July 8, 10 am @ Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve, as we hike the trails and enjoy a sandwich lunch afterward. See the Kiosk for more info and to sign up.
VBS SonSpark Lab: Register now for VBS Aug 10 to 14. Open to 3-year-old children thru 5th grade. Kids will explore God’s life changing plan as they find out the answers to life’s most important
questions. Pick up a registration form on the kiosk. Registrations due July 15.
VBS Supplies Needed: Would you be able to donate something for VBS? Please check the kiosk for the list of items needed. Thanks.
Summer Kick-Off Bonfire: The Fellowship Team is hosting a Summer Kick-Off Bonfire tonight from 7-9pm. S’mores provided. Bring your own marshmallow roasting sticks, drinks, lawn chair, bug
spray and anything else you may want. Fun for the whole family. Sign-up on the Kiosk.
Habitat for Humanity Paint Day: Help is needed Sat, Aug 22 from 7:45am-4pm. Volunteers also needed to provide lunch. Must be 16 years & up. Sign up on the Kiosk.
School Supply Drive: Now through Aug 2, Christus is supporting the School Supply Drive. Please see the display for a shopping list. Supplies are due Aug 2!
Blessing of the Backpacks: With school beginning soon, Christus is again offering our annual Blessing of the Backpacks on Aug 30, at each service. No matter what age or grade you’re in, if you
carry a backpack for educational purposes, bring your backpack to worship to receive a special blessing to start your school year off right!
Blessing of the Backpacks: TODAY, at each service, no matter what age or grade you’re in, if you carry a backpack for educational purposes, bring your backpack to worship to receive a special
blessing and small token to start your school year off right!
Summer Send-Off Parade: Volunteers needed to build our float Aug 16 after 2nd
service (pizza included) & Aug 24 & 28, 5-7pm. Once our float is built, join us to walk in the parade Aug 29 @ 1pm!
We also need donations of treats to hand out. Check the Kiosk for more information & to sign up!
Summer Send-Off Parade: Join us to walk or ride in the parade Aug 26 @ 2pm! Meet here at 1pm. We also need donations of candy to hand out. Check the Kiosk for more
information & to sign up!
Summer Send-Off Parade: Thank you so much to all of you who helped build the parade float this year. The float will now be used as an outdoor playhouse and also for future parades!
Sunday School & Confirmation: It’s that time of year again! Please be sure to register your child for Sunday School, beginning Sept 17, or Confirmation, beginning Sept 20, by Sept 13 Please see
Christine if you have any questions.
Worship Times: Reminder, as summer draws to a close, Christus’ Sunday worship times will be returning to their regular times beginning Sept 17. Services are: 8:30am Traditional,
& 10:35am, Contemporary.
Pet Blessing/Church Picnic: Many hands will be needed for making the Pet Blessing and Church Picnic happen on Sept. 13. Please check out the sign-up sheet on the Kiosk in the Gathering Area.
Contact Melissa Prochnow with any questions!
Pet Blessing: The Pet Blessing Service is on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 4pm. Volunteers are needed. Please watch the sign-up sheet on the Kiosk in the near future to see where you can help. Bring a
snack to share with your human friends. Watch for a needs list on the Kiosk for some tasty pet treats/food to help benefit Saving Paws Animal Shelter. Contact Melissa Prochnow with any questions!
Clothing Drive: Oct 15-Nov 5, bring to Christus your old, quality child/teens clothing, aged 4+, men’s casual clothing (NO women’s at this time), to donate to the Community Clothes Closet clothing
drive.
Celebration Sunday: Do you like to bake, decorate or host parties? If so, please contact Dawn O’Dell, Phyllis Paul or Melissa Prochnow to learn how we could use your talents to support our special
hospitality time for Celebration Sunday on Oct 18. Join us and get to know other Christus members as we plan for this special event! We will also be reaching out to individuals who expressed inter-
est in these areas on their Time & Talent survey. Thanks in advance for your support!
Trunk-Or-Treat/Cook Out: Oct 29 @ 2:30pm with cookout to follow @ 4pm. Come for a trick-or-treating event for kids! We need trick or treaters, as well as cars handing out candy! Feel free to
decorate your car, or even come dressed up! Invite your friends. As this is an event for kids, we are asking participants leave non-kid-friendly treats at home. The trunk-or-treating will be open to the
community, but the cook out will not. Sign up for both on the Kiosk.
Turkey Drive: Watch Christus "Dress the Turkey with Thanks!" We are collecting money for the Hortonville Community Food Pantry to supply a Thanksgiving turkey for local families. Donations are
being accepted Oct 22-Nov 12. For every $15 raised, we will add a feather to the turkey. Please write ‘Turkey’ in the memo line of your check. Help us dress the turkey!
Advent Workshop: The Advent Workshop is returning to Christus! Join us on Nov 23, 4-6pm, for an Advent Workshop. There will be crafts to prepare us for Advent, and dinner afterward. All are
welcome to attend. Please watch the Kiosk to sign up.
Advent Workshop: Join us Nov 22, 4-6pm, for an Advent Workshop. There will be crafts to prepare us for Advent, and dinner afterward. Cost is $10/family. All are welcome to attend. Sign up on the
Kiosk.
Shoveling: Nov-mid-April, Christus will need volunteers to shovel the sidewalks in front of the church & along the office side of the building, as well as the patio area by the Sunday School rooms.
Please sign up on the Kiosk if you are able to help. Shovels and salt are provided!
Snow Shoveling: Be sure to shovel all sidewalks around the front of church, side doors by the offices and youth room doors, and back patio area. There are a few spots left if you would like to sign
up. Thank you.
Christus Sowers Update: The quilts on display today will be donated to the Salvation Army & COTS for Women. This quilting project is possible because of the generous donations of money & ma-
terial by some congregation members, in addition to the four wonderful women who spent countless hours working on these beautiful quilts. A big THANK YOU to those who gave their time, talents
& treasure.
Annual Congregational Meeting—Part I: The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held between services at 9:40am, Dec 3. Please make every effort to attend this very important meeting. 2017
Annual Reports are on the name-tag table.
Poinsettias: Christus is taking orders for poinsettia plants, $13.50 each, to beautify the Sanctuary for Christmas. They can be picked up after Christmas Day service. Look for order forms, due Dec
11, in the Gathering Area.
Poinsettias: You may take home any poinsettias you purchased after the Christmas Day services. Any plants left after Jan 1 will be donated to Living Tree Estates.
Christmas Caroling: Please join us for Christmas Caroling Dec 18. Meet @ Christus @ 3:45pm and carpool to Living Tree @ 4, Kindred Hearts @ 4:45, followed by the StoneYard for some fellow-
ship. Sign up on the Kiosk.
Cookie Walk: Sun, Dec 13, Christus will hold its’ 13th annual Cookie Walk during services. Proceeds will go toward the Fox Valley Warming Shelter. Check out the Kiosk to sign up to contribute to
the Cookie Walk by bringing two dozen cookies to church Sat, Dec 12, 1-3pm, or bring in cookies Sun morning, Dec 13 before first service.
Cookie Walk: TODAY is the 13th annual Cookie Walk during services. Proceeds will go toward the Fox Valley Warming Shelter. Please stop by and pick up your favorite Christmas cookies!
Christmas Giving Project: We are again be sponsoring a Christmas Giving Project by “adopting” 25 children associated with the Hortonville Community Food Pantry. Look for giving tags in the
Gathering Area. Unwrapped gift(s) with tag attached are due Dec 13.
Christmas Eve/Day Worship Services: Christmas Eve services are at 4pm (family), 6pm (contemporary) & 8pm (candlelight). Christmas Day service is at 9:30am. All services will have commun-
ion.
Decorating Christus: Let’s decorate Christus for Christmas! Help is needed on Sat, Dec 2, @ 9:00am. Sign up on the Kiosk.
Christmas Service Volunteers: Christmas is fast approaching, please make sure to check out the Kiosk for your chance to volunteer to help with the Christmas services.
December 31st
Service: Please note there is only 1 service @ 9:30am this particular Sunday, with NO communion. Please sign up on the Kiosk to help with this service.
December 31st
Hospitality: After service, we will have a hospitality cookie/treat Pot Luck!
News and Notes Continued:
Sunday, December 17:
8:30am Sunday School Christmas Program,
NO Communion
10:35am Sunday School Christmas Program,
NO Communion
3:45pm Christmas Caroling
Tuesday, December 19:
6pm Business Management Team Meeting
Wednesday, December 20:
9:30am Wednesday Morning Women’s
Bible Study
6pm Confirmation Christmas Party
7pm G2 Youth Group
Sunday, December 24:
Christmas Eve
4 pm Family Worship Service,
with Communion
6 pm Contemporary Worship Service,
with Communion
8 pm Candlelight Worship Service,
with Communion
Monday, December 25:
Christmas Day, Office Closed
9:30 am Christmas Day Worship,
with Communion
Wednesday, December 27:
9:30am Wednesday Morning Women’s
Bible Study
Friday, December 29:
Office Closed
Weekly Events:
Weekly Events Continued:
Holy Communion will NOT
be celebrated today.
Holy Communion will be celebrated
today. If you are baptized and believe
Christ is
truly present in the bread and wine, you
are
encouraged to partake in the Lord’s
Supper. Christus has individually
wrapped, gluten-free communion wafers
available. If you need to receive com-
munion from your seat, please let an
usher know. Children need to have com-
pleted a course of instruction on the
meaning of Communion. All children are
invited to come forward and receive a
blessing, indicated by crossing their
arms across their chest.
The Wired Word.” This study applies the Bi-
ble to current events, and relates Scripture
passages to today’s current headlines.
8:30 am - Traditional & 10:35 am
- Contemporary
Office Hours: Mon - Fri, 9 am - 3 pm
Fox Valley Lutheran Homes: Needs people to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors and on the Mission & Ministry
Committee. Call Becky (734-7725) for information.
Apartments for Rent: 1 & 2 BR apartments available immediately at Linwood Place. Call Becky, John, or Brian to ar-
range a tour. Plan for the future also! Get on our waiting list if you’re thinking of a move in the future. Becky (734-
7225), John (419-5754), Brian (840-3578.)
Poinsettias: You may take home any
poinsettias you purchased after the
Christmas Day services. Any plants left
after Dec 31 will be donated to Living Tree
Estates.
